How to determine the nationality of a foreigner who gives birth to a child in Singapore? What permit is required to give birth in Singapore?

Foreigners who give birth to children in Singapore, the nationality of the child born is based on the nationality of the parents. After the child is born, he needs to register with the embassy of his country and apply for a passport within the time limit.

Foreigners who want to give birth in Singapore must have a medical certificate from an obstetrics and gynecology department and submit an application to the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority of Singapore. Generally, the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority will grant a short-term visit permit, depending on the situation. Depends on ICA.

Extended information

1. Documents required for local maternity reimbursement:

1. "Medical Insurance Card" (or social security card, or resident ID card) original and copy.

2. "Pregnancy Diagnosis Certificate" (stamped with a special seal for diagnosis certificate from a medical institution and a special seal for maternity insurance).

3. Pregnancy test sheet or B-ultrasound examination sheet (stamped with the special seal of the medical institution’s maternity insurance).

4. The original and copy of the "Maternity Service Certificate" (not required for family planning pregnancy registration).

5. Original and copy of the agent’s resident ID card.

2. Hospitalized birth in a different place:

Employees who give birth in a different place go to the special service window on the second floor of the Development Zone Social Security Branch Center to handle other hospitalization registration procedures within ten days of hospitalization. The fee will be paid in advance by yourself and will be reimbursed after the maternity leave. Before going through the hospitalization registration procedures, first confirm that the employee has completed the pregnancy registration and off-site medical treatment filing procedures.

The following materials are required for hospitalization registration procedures for out-of-town hospitalization:

1. Hospitalization certificate (stamped with maternity insurance stamp or medical insurance stamp).

2. Original and copy of birth service certificate.

3. Pregnancy registration form employee retention copy (second copy).

4. My social security card or medical insurance card.

5. Resident ID card and copy of the agent.

Singapore’s policy for the birth of a child

In terms of maternity leave, the mandatory maternity leave is eight weeks. During the maternity leave, employees receive full salary. The non-mandatory maternity leave is 16 weeks. The length of the leave is determined by the employer. According to the agreement with the labor party, employees receive half salary during non-mandatory maternity leave, and the wage costs are borne by the government.

In addition to providing maternity leave and subsidies, the Singaporean government is also actively setting up babysitting services. Currently, there are about 20 babysitting centers that can take care of 300 babies. The Singaporean government also plans to provide babysitting services in the next five years. In 2019, the number of babysitting centers was increased to 3,000.

In addition, the childcare allowance for each child is equivalent to approximately NT$7,500 per month. Families with more than two children are given high tax exemptions and special deductions. When a third child is born, they can also be allocated State House. There is also the "Baby Dividend" scheme, in which the government will deposit money into the couple's account when they have their second or third child to help pay for nursery or kindergarten fees.

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